The Delhi High Court has directed the transfer of two interim bail applications filed by Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, a key figure in the Al-Falah Trust money laundering case, to Justice Saurabh Banerjee’s Bench. These applications, related to separate Enforcement Directorate cases, were originally listed before other judges but have now been moved to Justice Banerjee’s jurisdiction. Siddiqui, seeking interim bail due to his wife’s cancer treatment, will have his matters heard by Justice Banerjee on Thursday.
Siddiqui’s regular bail plea in one of the ED cases is also pending before Justice Banerjee, scheduled for a hearing on July 29 and 30. His wife’s medical condition, Stage-IV ovarian cancer, forms the basis of his plea for temporary release. Despite opposition from the ED, Siddiqui’s request for interim bail emphasizes the need for his presence during his wife’s treatment. The court had previously dismissed his interim bail applications citing the stable nature of his wife’s condition.
The ED’s investigation into the Al-Falah University case, involving allegations of cheating and forgery, has led to accusations of money laundering against Siddiqui and his family. The agency claims proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 493.24 crore were diverted through entities linked to Siddiqui. Earlier asset attachments worth crores were made in connection with the probe, targeting Al-Falah Charitable Trust and Siddiqui’s assets.
